Job Title: Site Electrical / Mechanical Engineer
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Location: Worldwide (On Site Team)
Business Area: Rotating Machinery
What you’ll be doing:
Quartzelec is a leading independent electrical engineering group in the UK, providing comprehensive design, manufacturing, installation, maintenance, and service solutions to a diverse range of industrial and commercial sectors.
In response to our ongoing growth, we are seeking to recruit an experienced Electrical/ Mechanical Engineer with expertise in rotating machines to support our various sites within the UK, as well as international and offshore locations.
What you’ll be doing:
This job description outlines a role within a field services team, focusing on managing contract scopes for the inspection, maintenance, and repair of medium to large motors and generators
* Motor and Generator Inspections & Tests: Inspect and test medium to large motors and generators, ensuring their functionality
* Maintenance Tasks: Perform tasks like rotor removal, pressure testing, and alignment, using mechanical and schematic drawings
* Damage Identification & Documentation: Identify and document any damage to machinery during inspections
* Safety Adherence: Follow Risk Assessments and Method Statements to ensure safety standards are met
* Project Management: Track project progress, mitigate potential delays, and manage timelines
* Collaboration: Work with the Project Manager and Engineer to prepare necessary documentation before site mobilisation and ensure timely project completion
* Client Communication: Maintain daily communication with client representatives on-site
* Reporting: Compile final project reports within deadlines and promote Quartzelec’s quality standards
* Safety Oversight: Ensure the safety of all involved in the project, both on-site and during any travel
Your skills and experiences:
* Experience as a fitter or winder
* A technical qualification with time served in the relevant field of Rotating machinery
* A minimum of three years’ site project experience working with rotating electrical machines
* Knowledge of medium and large electrical rotating machines (High Voltage), as well as AC & DC motors and generators
* Experience in electrical testing, including high and low voltage testing of electrical rotating machines is desirable
Personal Attributes
* Professional and courteous demeanour at all times
* Effective communication skills with the Project Manager throughout project work
* Ability to communicate clearly and assertively
* Strong organisational and execution skills in work planning
* Willingness to travel nationally and internationally at short notice
This position requires a combination of technical expertise, project management skills, and a strong focus on safety and communication to ensure the successful execution of projects related to rotating electrical machinery.
Why Quartzelec?
Quartzelec is an independent, multi-disciplined service provider, proudly employing over 600 people in the UK and beyond, with a turnover exceeding £85 million.
We specialise in contracting and rotating machine services, and our expertise in repairing and maintaining motors and generators is backed by over 100 years of experience in the field.
We take pride in being an engineering authority with a strategic global presence, dedicated to meeting the unique needs of our clients.
Join us for a unique experience where we value autonomy, giving our employees responsibility and ownership in their areas of expertise.
Closing Date: TBC
Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive sufficient applications. If you’re interested, we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.
Strictly no agencies please.